Yes, it is hot. But at least the rain has let up enough for all of us farmers to get some hay made. I hate seeing my dad and all our neighbors go out and work in the direct sun in these temperatures (first cutting really should have come off weeks ago), and I think […]
Archives for July 2013
Elder Flowers for the Fairy Gathering
Among my favorite parts of speaking and writing about radical homemaking and sustainable living are the different people I meet, and the homes they share with us. Our family once had a homestay in a curious little abode on the edge of a forest, surrounded by orchards and gardens. In one corner of the house […]
My Unlikely Friend
Ginny and Vic bought the farm next to Sap Bush Hollow and moved up from Long Island about fifteen years ago, and quickly became a part of our daily life, teaming up with haying, sharing barn space, co-grazing our livestock together. When their daughter, Heather, decided to leave the rat race of her own […]
Wishing everyone a little extra thyme on their hands
Sap Bush Hollow Corporate Retreat Center
And that’s the post for today. On another note, I received a bunch of correspondence from folks wanting more info about my recent post, “Dental Recovery,”found here. Blog reader and dentist Herb Emmons has weighed in, and I’ve put up more information as well. I hope it is helpful. Have a great weekend!
Fresh Sausage, Fresher Bear
Down at the farm yesterday, for a sausage-making frenzy: Sweet Italian, Sicilian Parmesan, Cajun Andouille, Tuscan Sundried Tomato, New England Farmhouse Apple, and fresh Brats…We work all day, then come home to this: Yup. Bear attack number two. Yes, we knew the bear would likely return, which is way we moved two thirds of our […]
Dental Recovery
Those of you who have been following this blog for a while know that a few years back, we received a startling shock when Saoirse was diagnosed with 12 cavities. We began addressing potential food sensitivities in her diet, and sought a dentist who was willing to work with us on a more holistic playing […]
Tues Post: Taking Time
I’m not much of a drinker, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a time and a place for it. For me, that would be a dirty martini with Bob on the front deck on Saturday evening after our farmers’ market ends. Since our long market day starts early, Bob is absolved from Saturday evening chores, […]
Playing to the Trees
Even Mother Nature deserves a good performance now and then.
When Society Meets Super-Girl
I woke in the middle of Sunday night under the oppressive heat of two sweaty and hot bodies piled on top of me. Mom and Dad are gone on vacation, so Bob is sleeping down at the farm all this week. Knowing I am quick to pass out in bed at the end of each […]